[Rhodes22-list] I can see clearly... Special reply to lee and Brad...

[Lady in Red]

Ed,

Good observations on the virtual vs. real procedure, esp. is one is already
at risk for polyps.

The medication is Versed (pron. Ver-sed')

Have quite a lot of experience with that one..

elle



Tootle wrote:
> 
> Lee,
> 
>      Brad mentioned Virtual colonoscopy.  I have to tell you that
> procedure exposes you to radiation, more that you need.  Any exposure to
> Xrays can result in cancer.  Does the benefit outweight the risk?  Now
> there are reasons to use virtual over endoscope, but those are not
> routine.
> 
>     Whereas, the old fashion tube and light do not expose you to
> radiation.  Rather choose an medical group that uses sedation.  They give
> you a shot of Bursett (sp?) and you wake up not remembering a thing.  Also
> choose the doctor carefully.  Some are much better and more accurate than
> others.  In Greenville, there is a large practice that has several that I
> recommend.  Having worked along side those doctors, I can tell you that
> they are competent and thorough.  It usually requires an appointment 4
> months or more in advance to get the best ones.  However, as I have said,
> they are very competent.
> 
>     The doctor that I use, I have seen perform some procedures under
> endoscope that otherwise require serious surgery.  You might compare it to
> being able to land a large aircraft using VFR whereas most comparable
> landings are done with IFR.  
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
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